Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The second round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship group stage brings us a clash between Denmark and Montenegro, set for Monday at the Surebet Arena in Bucharest. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with an attractive odds value.
Match preview
The Danish U-19 squad arrived at the tournament in impressive form, having won six of their last seven matches. Under Lasse Stensgaard, the team showcased solid defensive organization and consistently got the results they needed. However, they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Spain in their Euro opener. Despite the loss, the Danes looked well-drilled and fell by the slimmest of margins to one of the tournament favorites.
Heading into the match against Montenegro, Denmark will be focused on bouncing back and securing all three points. Their strengths lie in structured play, possession, and high discipline—qualities that could prove decisive against an emotional and less stable opponent. The key will be to convert their chances, of which they usually create plenty.
Montenegro’s youth team kicked off the group stage with a burst of energy, netting an early goal against Romania. They dominated the first half but couldn’t withstand the pressure after the break, eventually losing 1-2. Nevertheless, the team showed courage and a fighting spirit, keeping hopes alive for a strong campaign.
Nenad Vukčević’s side enter the Denmark fixture as underdogs but possess character and attacking potential. Should they manage a more disciplined defensive display and capitalize on rare counterattacking opportunities, they could well threaten to snatch some points.
Probable lineups
- Denmark (U-19): Buur O., Olsson S., Askou J., Walker M., Bidstrup H., Pedersen L., Janssen J., Nielsen J., Temsen M., Schwartau O., Hyseni O.
- Montenegro (U-19): Milović O., Vrakar M., Tomašević B., Damjanović B., Maraš L., Savović L., Vukanić D., Čamai A., Đukanović S., Vlahović V., Kostić A.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The last meeting between these teams ended in a 6-1 Denmark victory in qualifying
- At least three goals have been scored in four of the last five head-to-head games between Denmark and Montenegro
- Denmark have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches, while Montenegro have managed just one shutout in five
Prediction
Given Denmark’s tactical discipline and Montenegro’s shaky defense, a bet on a Danish win seems logical. However, both teams are inclined toward open football and defensive lapses, so a high-scoring affair is on the cards. Our pick: "Over 2.5 goals" at odds of 1.68.
